Ottawa Senators
· 2026-07-03
The Ottawa Senators signed goalie Leevi Meriläinen to a one-year contract extension for the 2026-27 NHL season.
Ottawa Senators general manager and president of hockey operations Steve Staios announced the contract extension.
The one-way contract carries an AAV of $1.1 million.
Leevi Meriläinen appeared in 20 regular season games for the Senators in the 2025-26 season.
He posted an 8-10-1 record with a 3.51 GAA and .860 save percentage.
The Senators are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 44-27 record.
Meriläinen has compiled a 39-29-6 record with a 2.59 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 84 career games in the AHL.
He was selected by Ottawa in the third round (71st overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft.
The contract extension is a significant move for the Senators as they look to improve their roster.
Meriläinen's experience in the AHL will be valuable to the team.
The Senators' current standing is a result of their hard work and dedication.
And their fans are excited to see what the future holds.
But the team still has a lot of work to do to secure a playoff spot.
So they will need to continue playing well and winning games.
Meriläinen's contract extension is a step in the right direction.
The Senators are looking to build on their success from the previous season.
With Meriläinen on board, they have a solid goalie to rely on.
He will be an important part of the team's roster.
The Senators' management is confident in Meriläinen's abilities.
And they believe he will be a key player for the team.
Meriläinen is excited to be a part of the Senators' organization.
He is looking forward to contributing to the team's success.
The contract extension is a great opportunity for him.
He will be able to develop his skills and gain more experience.
The Senators' fans are happy to see Meriläinen back with the team.
They are excited to see what he can do on the ice.
Meriläinen's contract extension is a positive move for the Senators.
It shows that the team is committed to building a strong roster.
The Senators are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.
And with Meriläinen on board, they have a good chance of doing so.